NDIS

KareShift vs ShiftCare

ShiftCare charges you more every time you add a worker — and locks features behind expensive tiers. KareShift includes all features on every plan with simple, predictable pricing. The bigger your team, the more you save.

Try KareShift Free — 90 Days

No credit card · No lock-in · 90-day trial vs ShiftCare's 7-day trial

ShiftCare charges $9–$25 per user per month. KareShift charges a flat $49–$249/month regardless of team size. At 10+ workers, KareShift costs less. At 20+ workers, significantly less. Both handle NDIS rostering well — the difference is pricing model, trial length, and whether you need aged care support.

Pricing comparison

Last verified: 14-Jul-2026

ShiftCare

Per-user pricing — $9 to $25/user/month

Team size Monthly cost
5 workers$45–$125/mo
10 workers$90–$250/mo
20 workers$180–$500/mo
50 workers$450–$1,250/mo

Source: G2.com, Jul 2026

KareShift

Flat-rate pricing

Plan Monthly cost
Starter (up to 5) A$49/mo + GST
Growth (up to 20) A$99/mo + GST
Scale (50 included) A$249/mo + GST

Admins always free. No per-user charges. Same price for everyone — no hidden discounts, no sales negotiations.

Annual savings vs ShiftCare Premium ($25/user)

10 workers

Save $1,812/yr

ShiftCare: $250/mo · KareShift: $99/mo

20 workers

Save $4,812/yr

ShiftCare: $500/mo · KareShift: $99/mo

50 workers

Save $12,012/yr

ShiftCare: $1,250/mo · KareShift: $249/mo

ShiftCare Premium pricing from G2.com (July 2026). KareShift prices exclude GST.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature ShiftCare KareShift
Pricing model $9–$25/user/month Flat $49–$249/month
Free trial 7 days 90 days (no credit card)
Rostering ✓ All tiers ✓ All plans
GPS clock-in/out ✓ + geofencing
SCHADS compliance Limited ✓ Full engine (7 allowances)
NDIS funding tracking Premium only ($25/user) ✓ Growth+
Custom forms Premium only ✓ All plans (conditional logic)
Progress notes ✓ All tiers ✓ Growth+
Bulk payment export ✓ Scale plan
In-app messaging Some tiers ✓ All plans (push notifications)
Trial length 7 days 90 days
Data location AWS (unspecified) AWS Sydney only

Honest assessment

Where ShiftCare is stronger

  • Larger user base and established community
  • Native mobile app (App Store / Google Play)
  • Built-in invoicing + Xero integration
  • Longer track record (operating since 2016)
  • Job board for worker recruitment
  • AI features in development

Where KareShift is stronger

  • Flat-rate saves money at 10+ workers
  • 90-day trial (13× longer than ShiftCare's 7 days)
  • Full SCHADS engine (all 7 allowances calculated)
  • Aged care sector built-in (one platform, both sectors)
  • Custom forms on all plans (with conditional logic)
  • Geofencing on clock-in/out
  • Data guaranteed AWS Sydney (sovereignty)
  • Mobile PWA — installs on iPhone + Android, no app store needed
  • Modern tech stack (built 2025/26)

Signs it's time to switch

  • Your bill grows every time you onboard a casual
  • You need custom forms or fund tracking but can't justify $25/user for Premium
  • You also run aged care and want one platform for both sectors
  • You want full SCHADS award calculations built into timesheets
  • 7 days isn't enough to properly evaluate the software
  • You want certainty your data stays in Australia

When to stay with ShiftCare

You need invoicing now

ShiftCare has built-in invoicing and Xero integration today. KareShift's invoicing is on the roadmap but not yet available.

Your team needs a native app

ShiftCare has a dedicated App Store app. KareShift is a progressive web app (PWA) — installs directly to your home screen on both iPhone and Android, no app store needed.

You have under 5 workers

At small team sizes, pricing is comparable. ShiftCare's per-user model only becomes expensive as you grow.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. ShiftCare supports CSV export for workers, participants, and schedules. KareShift accepts CSV imports — you can transfer your data without re-entering everything manually. Upload via the built-in import tool — we validate every row and show you a preview before saving.

Yes. Full features, 5 workers, no credit card required. If you don't subscribe after 90 days, your account is simply paused — no surprise charges, no data deletion.

ShiftCare is developing AI-powered scheduling and documentation features. We're focused on getting the fundamentals right first — reliable rostering, compliance, and affordability. AI features are on our roadmap but not our current priority.

Different business model. No sales team, no enterprise pricing negotiations, lower overhead from modern infrastructure. We pass the savings to providers. Flat-rate means your cost is predictable — it doesn't grow with your team.

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